OMG- Sheila has re-appeared!!!!

 Hi to everyone! I certainly have missed my friends here at OH! A brief update- I am now 13 months post op- wt down from 246 to 179! I am in size 10-12's- that's down from 20's! After much, much thought, I opted to precede with an abdominalplasty (TT) on 2/28/2008. I had consulted with my PS- Dr Mark Morgan , at Wilmington Plastics back in the fall and he said proceed with surgery when my wt had been stable for at least 3 months. I weighed 179 the week of Thanksgiving, and have kept my wt there. The 1st week after my TT was quite surprisingly easy- was shocked at how good I felt and how mobile I was....I took 2 weeks off work and "behaved"...ie- listened to doctor;s orders- lots of rest, wore the compression binder, no lifting, etc. After returnng to work, I began to have minor comlications- with being a florist on on my feet all day- lower abd. began swelling and twice had to go to have my "belly tapped"- bloody fluid removed.....no biggie and actually greatly relieved the pressure of the swelling and discomfortI am now 4 weeks post op and pretty much back to normal. Walking for exercise, but no BowFlex until Dr Morgan gives me his ok. I have looked at so many folks profiles- Nancy, Mare, Darcie, Andrea, Barb, Amy, etc- you LOOK FABULOUS! Love you guys and have missed you guys. I may be brave and post some post op PS photos- I LOVE my new belly- I was truly stunned and shocked the 1st time I saw it without bandages- what a HUGE difference. I feel like I am one of the first in "our group" to proceed with PS- It 's definitely a good thing in my book! Hope to see everyone soon! Much love, Sheila

Hi Sheila: Glad you popped in to say hello. Sounds like you are doing better and you sound excited for sure. You have done excellent with you weight loss and all. Yes, I believe you are the first to do the plastics and I know you must be tickled to see the results you want. Just think it will be even better months from now since I am sure you have some swelling at this point in the game.  We need to have another get together sometime down your way again in the future. That would be fun. Even if it's just for a day. I do know that you stay incredibly busy though.  Glad you are well and I look forward to seeing more on here. I've missed your smiling face! Lisa

Hey girlfriend! So good to hear from you!  Glad to hear your recovery is back on track after such a smooth start!  Would love to get together when we both have time>  I am off on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays now.  Gimme a yell! Thanks for touching bases!

Hi Sheila! So good to hear from you!  We have missed you!  Would love to get together and get caught up when we both have a chance.  I am off Mondays Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Glad to hear that your recovery is back on track after a bumpy interlude.  I have a ways to go before I can consider plastics!  First we need the money!  LOL Give me a yell so we can get together!

OMG! I heard there was a Sheila sighting but being the skeptic that I am I had to come see for myself...and there you are in all your glory!! I am very glad to hear that you are healing well and feeling better. You weren't too perky last time we spoke, poor boo. Looking forward to seeing more of you...or less of you, as the case may be...on OH and in person real soon. Can't wait to see your new, flat tummy. I'm sure you'll show us at the next gathering, no?  Take care, friend, and see you soon. xoxo Mare

Congrats on your TT!  And Welcome back.  Ive been MIA too.. so I cannot scold you for that!  :) 

Wow!  Jennifer!  You sure are looking great!!!

Thanks Suzanne!  I am feeling great too!  Its a double WHAMMY!  LOL

Welcome back Sheila! Good job and congrats on your new tummy! I also have recently returned to this website. I need a support system so here I am. Alot has gone on with me these past couple of months as well. If you're interested in knowing, I'm finally havin gastric bypass surgery on April 10th. I'm so excited! (As weird as that sounds to be excited about bein cut up ) Hope to hear more from you.                                                                                                -Shelly-